Powertrain Test Engineer

Garden Grove, CA. Posted a month ago

The role

The Powertrain Test Engineer executes system level Powertrain testing for development and validation. They focus on electrical, mechanical, and software integration of Powertrain systems and test rigs.

What you will do

Lead and execute component and system-level development and validation testing of electric motors and drive units within the lab.
Design and architect electric motor and drive unit dynamometers and HIL systems.
Source, troubleshoot, and maintain test rig equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Leverage data analysis and advanced testing methodologies to reproduce and characterize failures.
Design, fabricate, and assemble fixtures, adapters, mounts, and tooling.
Design and construct electrical control panels for automated test systems.
Document system designs, schematics, software logic, and test procedures.

Required qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (or similar)
Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on validation testing and system integration (mechanical, electrical, and software)
Deep understanding of dynamometer operating principles from a system level
Ability to conceptualize, design, and specify comprehensive test cell layouts for high-voltage EV powertrains
Fundamental understanding of the working principles of electric motors and inverters
Ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues and solve problems related to mechanical, electrical, and software systems in a test lab environment
Hands-on experience with mechanical hand tools
Hands-on experience with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, power analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors
Knowledge of the communications protocols of and ability to use drivers for NI-XNET (CAN and LIN) and NI-VISA Serial (RS232, RS485) and TCP/IP (Modbus, SCPI, FTP and TCP/IP)

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. They aim to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.